Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

I feel like my house has turned into a bar. Filled with greasy, ‘Let’s Indulge’ bar food.

But we aren’t complaining. I mean with 5 minute, secretly healthy sweet potato chips, greek yogurt spiked queso and now meatball sub sandwiches, I should need an open and closed sign for my front door. On second thought, that may wear out its welcome with the revolving door of friends and family stopping by.

I should rethink that one.

Despite all the butternut squash, apples and soups on my mind, football foods are just as important to me as the holidays. When else do you get to spice up Sunday’s (can’t forget Thursday and Monday nights as well!), drink a few adult beverages and cheer on your favorite sports team?

I am not ashamed to admit I thoroughly enjoy sporting events for the sheer aspect of creating a new dish, socializing and the relaxation factor. The excitement that fills the air, similar to the feeling that is brought on Friday’s at 5pm. Nothing can duplicate those emotions.

When I start to brainstorm foods to devour while watching our favorite team, I immediately think of bar food. The All American food, but hold the grease please.

I have been on a meatball kick lately so when Mr. HIT mentioned a coworker made slow cooker meatball subs, my ears perked up and the wheels started turnin. I narrowed down my endless list of possibilities and the results were spectacular. I would say just as exciting as watching our Chiefs dominate the past few weeks!

Lean ground chicken is mixed with the typical suspects for enchiladas – taco seasonings and salsa – then mixed with panko to bind and set into the slow cooker. Come back a couple hours later to perfectly cooked meatballs that are ready to be doused in your favorite enchilada sauce, sandwiched between a multigrain roll and did I mention, dipped in a skinny queso dip?

Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

Place in greased slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until chicken is no longer pink.

When ready to assemble, place enchilada sauce in a pot and warm up. When warm, add meatballs to coat.

When ready to serve, warm cheese sauce in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat over the stove, over low heat, stirring every so often.

To assemble sandwiches, cut baguette into 4 even pieces, then cut a horizontal slit in each, leaving a small 'hinge' still attached. Dig out some of the bread from the inside of each piece, making somewhat of a 'hole' for the meatballs to sit in. (This will make it much easier to eat!)

Add 2-3 meatballs to each piece of bread, top with cilantro and serve with cheese sauce for dipping.

I love that! You can bake them if you don't have a slow cooker. Glad you mentioned that, as I am going to add that into the recipe notes! I would love to know how they turn out...hopefully you love em :)

What an amazing sandwich! You really thought of everything with these, from the enchilada sauce to the queso to the ease of the slow cooker. Those multigrain rolls look like the perfect bread for these sandwiches, too!

HI JUST HAVE A QUESTION. IN THE INGREDIENT LIST YOU HAVE PANKO CRUMBS, BUT IN THE DIRECTIONS YOU HAVE ALMOND FLOUR AND NO MENTION OF PANKO CRUMBS...I JUST WANT TO DOUBLE CHECK BEFORING MAKING THIS DISH WHICH LOOKS SO WONDERFUL

I'm your newest biggest fan in Vancouver, BC. I'm on the road of attempting to cook more and healthier for both myself and my 7 year old daughter. Every week I'm doing another recipe from your blog! Thanks for this lovely! ❤️
Jess & Bella

Gorgeous pictures. I made these chicken meatball sub sandwiches for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. I'm also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, Megan!!

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